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Long Way Home
- Narrated by: Cameron Douglas
- Length: 15 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality
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Publisher's Summary
On the surface, Cameron Douglas had everything: Descended from Hollywood royalty (son of Michael Douglas, grandson of Kirk Douglas), he was born into a life of wealth, privilege, and comfort. But by the age of 30, he had become a drug addict, a thief, and - after a DEA drug bust - a convicted drug dealer sentenced to five years in prison, with another five years added while he was incarcerated. Through supreme willpower, a belief in himself, and a steely desire to alter his life’s path, Douglas began to reverse his trajectory, to understand and deal with the psychological turmoil that tormented him for years, and to prepare for what would be a profoundly challenging but successful reentry into society at large. A brutally raw and honest memoir, Long Way Home is a powerful story of one man’s descent into the depths of addiction and self-destruction - and his successful renewal of family ties that had become almost irreparably frayed.
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- Julia
- 2019-11-05
Long way home...
this book is worth reading/listening to. Cameron is brutally honest and takes his time explaining his life situations. if you're thinking about getting the book, do it!!! It's truly one of a kind.
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- Foster Family
- 2020-01-04
Interesting enough
The kind of book that I felt "meh" about listening to the next part rather than reaching for the dogs leash for an excuse to listen for another hour. It is an interesting story but repetitive and meandering, especially in the beginning. For an actor the performance can also be quite monotone in places. That said, this book definitely has it's moments and the last third is quite compelling and interesting. It is raw and not for the faint of heart in places
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-01-02
Raw, real and honest!
This book told the real story, all the good and and the bad! Cameron Douglas was so brave to have opened himself up like he did! I’m so proud of where he is today! Excellent job!
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- Andria Paul Rodin
- 2019-11-09
Long way home Cameron Douglas
This book is beautifully written. So raw and real . I am so impressed with Cameron Douglas and wish him all of life’s blessings. I would recommend this book to anyone searching for meaning, acceptance and belonging.
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- G. G. Roberts
- 2019-11-02
Long Way Home
I felt like I living in the moment with each chapter. Feeling pain, sadness and hoping for Cameron to find a way out of his addiction! So happy for him and his family that he found himself. This novel can give hope and strength to the many that struggle with addiction.
Wishing Cameron and his family the best.
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- Cherokee Branam
- 2019-11-01
Profound!
This book was awesome! Such a wonderful testimony of triumph! It is definitely wonderful to read success stories! Addiction can reach many people in many backgrounds. I have witnessed struggles and I have applauded success! Thank you for sharing
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- Charles Williamson
- 2019-10-31
Amazing...
What an incredible read. I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, male or female, recovering addict or never tried a drug. I was nearly brought to tears at the end of the book and anytime a piece of literature takes you to this point it is worth experiencing.
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- Yvonne
- 2019-10-27
Excellent book!
I started it as soon as it appeared in my pre ordered downloads on Tuesday morning and was unfortunately finished by Saturday morning. I I feel like i have spent the week with Cameron and very sorry it had to end!
Great story about someone's decline. A peak inside life as a celebrity child, drug addict and dealer, then life behind bars and how he survived it.
it was well written, totally engrossing story. Very raw. it's a different story of addiction in that he had so many opportunities to make a different path. Highly recommend!
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- Sam
- 2019-10-25
Not There Yet
Cameron Douglas is to be commended for two things: After many false starts, he is off drugs and ultimately, in his late thirties, finally takes his father's advice upon prison release and immediately write this book. If the author is really serious about helping other teenagers take a path opposite his own, he should revise some of the language and remove some content not appropriate to school-age children. With that said, this book is a must read wake-up call and warning to teenagers and young adults from all walks of life, not just those of privilege
My primary criticism is that it is not until the very last chapter that Cameron addresses what experience tells me to be his greatest impediment toward achieving life-long sobriety. As a parent of three adults about Cameron's age, feeling "entitled" is one of the core roots of such erratic behaviors as he describes.
At the end of this essay, the author is at last considering the impact of that entitlement on his decisions. He is still contemplating his own comfort and relaxation. He is still making questionable decisions, such as fathering a child soon after being granted freedom. He still depends heavily on his wonderful parents, and is just now learning his former "party scene biosphere" might not be in his best interest. His father is "cautiously optimistic" about his son's continued progress and his mother is very doting and forgiving. This reader is also "cautiously optimistic" for Cameron's future success and sobriety. I feel he will always need to be cognizant of limits and dangers. He is definitely on the right path.
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- JREDENTE9
- 2019-11-01
A must read
For anyone that has struggled with addiction or felt that they have been treated differently ( good or bad) based solely on name this is a MUST read. Cameron was brutally honest regarding everything that he went through and the emotion is Raw and Real. As a recovering heroine addict I completely identified with this book. Feeling both sorry for and frustrated with the Author. It’s hard to put down and anyone dealing with this addiction needs to read. Thank you Cameron Douglas for opening up!
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- GCS18
- 2019-10-27
It’s Complicated
It’s hard to suspend judgement about such a privileged person. He does come off as a seriously spoiled drug addict with a penchant for spectacular lies and bad behavior. That said, I think it was brutally honest told in his voice and I was riveted. I hope he continues to stay sober. He has so much to live for but he might just be too addicted to drugs and his old life. I hope I have to eat those words. I just want to shake him because as I said he is so privileged and clearly has some talent. He also has an amazing support system. Just goes to show what a beast addiction is.
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- AMT18
- 2019-10-24
could not stop listening
Cameron tells the story so well that you feel your friends is telling you his story. I was hooked from the beginning and it didn't disappoint anywhere.
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- Rita Watson
- 2020-05-16
High Maintenance
A truly obnoxious story about absolutely nothing for absolutely nobody. He learned nothing and accomplished nothing.
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- mommyto2boys
- 2020-01-14
Agonizing
This book was so hard to get through. Jumbled thoughts. Jumped all over the place. Went into too much detail in unnecessary parts. Lots of name dropping. Most of the book was about his trip from.one prison to another and monotonous daily life in prison. Very disappointing.
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